Books published by publisher Storey Books

It’s been snowing all day and the promise of a wonderfully white Christmas is in the air. But when Henry hears that his friend Danny’s family can’t afford Christmas this year—not even a tree—he springs into action.Gathering the whole town together, they build the most glorious—and unusual—tree you’ve ever seen.Join Henry in For Goodness Sake–It’s Christmas! A charming, rhyming tale where Henry proves that Christmas is about so much more than the wreath on the door—if you put goodness first, just for goodness sake.This is Dotty Kirwin’s first book in her For Goodness Sake! series starring ‘Henry.’ Also watch out for Addie McHattie–the girl who never went anywhere without a hat! All coming in 2020.

In this fully stocked 246-page novel two beloved favorites come together—Jesus and Walmart. Fueled by Pastor Malachi Marble’s fall from faith, which tumbles him into the late night world of Walmart.Author Rick Leland spent fourteen months working as a Walmart Overnight Stocker doing research for the book. Well, not purely for research.“Actually I needed the money to live on,” Leland said. “But I knew God was working something out in my life, as inspiration for Jesus at Walmart emerged even before my first night’s work was over.” Walk past the greeter; into the heart of Walmart with Malachi Marble. Grab a shopping cart. You’ll need something to hang onto during this trip to Walmart like no other.And when you exit Jesus at Walmart, expect to leave a changed person.

When a group of young Australian and Kiwi sailing friends are allowed to camp in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands. they discover something very unexpected on a tiny nearby rocky islet. Fresh cultural and environmental insights are introduced with the arrival of a pair of local Maori children who bring humour and resilience while facing problems that threaten to turn their lives upside-down. The underlying message that modern youngsters are capable of overcoming challenges without constant adult supervision will appeal to any free-spirited reader in the nine to ninety-nine age bracket.

In this fully stocked 246-page novel two beloved favorites come together—Jesus and Walmart. Fueled by Pastor Malachi Marble’s fall from faith, which tumbles him into the late night world of Walmart.Author Rick Leland spent fourteen months working as a Walmart Overnight Stocker doing research for the book. Well, not purely for research.“Actually I needed the money to live on,” Leland said. “But I knew God was working something out in my life, as inspiration for Jesus at Walmart emerged even before my first night’s work was over.” Walk past the greeter; into the heart of Walmart with Malachi Marble. Grab a shopping cart. You’ll need something to hang onto during this trip to Walmart like no other. And when you exit Jesus at Walmart, expect to leave a changed person.

When Jake persuades his family to embark on a sailing-camping holiday on a small Tasmania island, he is mostly interested in pirate fantasies and his home-built sailing dinghy. But he does not plan on events which are to leave him isolated with his brother and sister, and a couple of Kiwi kids. Ultimately, after being forced to dig deep into their personal reserves, the treasures they all gain are very different from the ones Jake has set out to find.An uplifting tale of youthful naivety, camaraderie, calamity and courage which will appeal to any free spirit in the nine to ninety-nine readership bracket.An unashamedly Ransome genre illustrated book, brought into the 21st Century by an accomplished writer who writes of the lifestyle of his own five sons - brought up aboard a traditional ketch sailing the South Seas.

5/5 Stars. I spent all day reading this book and didn’t get bored once! It is full of adventure and gets crazy at the end!" —Bauman Book Reviews"The story moves fast and is filled with amazing backdrops, unforgettable characters and a story you want to continue even after the last page. I am certain there will be a sequel (I am hoping). This is one is well worth reading!"—DZS ReviewsOne journey can change everything—for you and everyone else.Ben Brewer has lived all his life on the Island. But things are getting unbearable. There’s hardly any food and there’s nothing to do. Plus, the adults are so scared they won’t let anyone leave.Thirteen years ago, the Mainland was torn apart by war and contaminated by biological weapons. Ben’s parents were leaders of the Resistance. They moved all their friends and comrades to the safety of the Island. But then his dad went back to fight, never to return.Ben was born a few months later. He has never met his dad.When a message arrives saying that his dad is still alive, Ben decides to go to the Mainland. He needs to know the truth about the War. If his dad is still alive, why did he never come back?With him go Bad n’ Worse, the toughest two kids on the island; Silver, the smartest girl; plus her brother Coby, Ben’s best friend. When they get to the Mainland they find a world gone mad, a chaos of weird genetic mutations, and a life of slavery for those who didn’t escape.Ben discovers that one man yields total power: Jack Sullivan, his dad’s oldest and bitterest enemy. If Ben is ever going to uncover the truth about the War and find his dad, he’ll have to risk everything and put himself at the mercy of Sullivan. And that’s just the start of it...